4 Ways to Overcome Defensiveness in Recovery
Whether you are in recovery or not, defensiveness is something we all often struggle with. Defensiveness holds us back from actually acknowledging the areas of our life that are weaknesses. The energy needed to pursue recovery becomes less available when it is diluted by defensiveness. That is why a recent article suggests that letting go . . . . Continue Reading
How One Charity Uses Music to Encourage Recovery
Did you know that music can be beneficial in your recovery journey? For over 18 years, the charity Road Recovery has helped young people battle addiction and other life challenges by utilizing the power of music. The program is created by working industry professionals and musicians that have confronted similar challenges who now wish to share . . . . Continue Reading
Are Personality Disorders and Drug Addiction Correlated?
Recent research suggests that drug addiction could stem from personality disorders. According to the study, personality disorders make a person more vulnerable to drug addiction. Could this be truth? The research revealed that 43-77 percent of individuals with personality disorders qualify for a diagnosis of alcohol use disorder at some point in their lives. They . . . . Continue Reading
Five Reasons You Indulge in Emotional Eating When Stressed
The time is now to take control of your emotional eating. It can be tempting to want to reach for snacks and sweets after a breakup or after a stressful day at work, but emotional eating is not the answer. Emotional eating overtime can result in obesity and increase the risk for heart disease, diabetes . . . . Continue Reading
Adele Dropped Cigarette Smoking Habit to Save Her Voice
The famous singer Adele’s new song Hello has spread all over social media. If you have not heard it, you probably live under a rock. Adele spectacular voice has been heard around the world. Her new album 25 topped charts in many countries. However, it was not long ago that her voice and life were . . . . Continue Reading
YouTube Shown to Help With Eating Disorder Recovery
If you are worried about the over-saturation of “pro-ana” videos on the internet getting to your child, you might not have much to worry about. It turns out that sites like YouTube actually promote eating disorder recovery, rather than harm. A Norwegian study found that people opposed to the scary “pro-Ana” videos that try to glorify . . . . Continue Reading
1 in 4 Doctors Suffer From Depression Symptoms
The medical profession is a stressful place to be in. Becoming a doctor is a very long enduring process that can take over a decade. Being one is even more challenging. Now, research reveals that one in four doctors in the early stages of their careers suffer from signs of depression. This is bad news, . . . . Continue Reading
How Parents Influence a Child’s Drug Use
As a parent, you know that adolescence is a time of change. When it comes to drug and alcohol use, adolescence is the time when many children will consider experimenting. Often, parents feel their efforts to deter the behavior go unnoticed but a recent study says the opposite. Parents can rest assured in knowing that they . . . . Continue Reading
Shawn Johnson Admits Struggles with Eating Disorder
As a huge gymnastics fan, I was totally shocked to hear that 2008’s U.S. Olympic gymnast Shawn Johnson had struggled with an eating disorder. The fit muscular athlete was strong and powerful at the 2008 Olympics, but it turns out Johnson’s muscular built made her very self-conscious in a sport where slim and graceful is . . . . Continue Reading
The Transformation of Drug Prevention Programs
Do you remember a police officer coming to your school and raising awareness about never doing drugs? If you do, you probably were in school around the time when schools all across the country participated in D.A.R.E programs as part of the “Just Say No” campaign. The campaign was initiated as part of the U.S. “War . . . . Continue Reading